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Miyamoto Musashi

By Lyons on July 6, 2014 7:07 am

Spoken word / double bass piece. The words are taken 'The Book of 5 Rings'

Felt like paying some homage to an amazing man called Miyamoto Musashi (1584 - 1645). A Japanese swordsman who was renounced for his skills in combat and just about everything he did. His enduring work 'The Book Of 5 Rings' is one of the best books I have read and has provided much inspiration for my artistic endeavours.

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July 7, 2014 2:59 am

Jim Wood

Once again, I'm in awe of your skills on the bull fiddle. Not sure if the voice adds anything, though.

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July 8, 2014 8:06 am

rdomain

I actually enjoyed the spoken word element.  Great piece.  The composition is minimal yet highly effective.  Very cool!

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July 8, 2014 6:01 pm

kobeeking

I do enjoy the atmosphere you've painted here. Is that cello.. or everything just bass? Very nice.

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July 12, 2014 11:03 am

Lyons

Jim Wood wrote:

Once again, I'm in awe of your skills on the bull fiddle. Not sure if the voice adds anything, though.


Although I have worked with spoken word music, I don't think I can pull it off too well! All in the learning curve.


rdomain wrote:

I actually enjoyed the spoken word element.  Great piece.  The composition is minimal yet highly effective.  Very cool!


Cheers! I got away with only 4 layers here all done in 1 take each. All improvised after the words were recorded and arranged.


kobeeking wrote:

I do enjoy the atmosphere you've painted here. Is that cello.. or everything just bass? Very nice.

All double bass here. I've not touched a cello in my entire life. #noregrets
Thanks smile

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July 21, 2014 3:18 pm

Spacey tree

Cool mix, I like the way you integrated/filtered the voice.

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